In his most recent annual State of the State address, Governor Mike DeWine focused on children and families by calling on the Legislature to pass tax breaks while increasing spending on economic development and social...more
School districts have navigated numerous challenges over the past 16 months as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including compliance with emergency health orders, legislation, and federal, state and local guidance. As the...more
The Ohio Legislature dropped a multi-billion dollar COVID relief plan on Tuesday afternoon intended to improve public health and provide support to entities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. The $2.15 billion...more
“During this public-health emergency, a judge’s priority must be the health and safety of court employees, trial participants, jurors, and members of the public entering the courthouse” - Supreme Court of Ohio An Ohio...more
On November 13, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Interim Director of the Ohio Department of Health Lance Himes issued a new director’s order enhancing face covering requirements for Ohio retailers, adding mandatory...more
On November 11, 2020, Governor DeWine held a press conference to announce additional public health orders to enhance requirements for mask-wearing and to issue a warning about restaurants, bars and fitness centers. DeWine...more
On September 2, 2020, the Ohio General Assembly enacted House Bill 606, a measure that provides widespread qualified immunity to various groups, including schools, for liability related to COVID-19. Once Governor DeWine...more
At his July 7, 2020, press conference, Governor DeWine announced that the administration is taking additional steps to curb the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases. Utilizing the public health advisory alert system announced the...more
On May 14, 2020, Governor Mike DeWine announced an order to continue Ohio’s phased reopening of the state’s economy, adding daycare centers, summer camps, gyms, campgrounds, and pools to the list of businesses that may now...more
Governor Mike DeWine has announced dates and protocols for the re-opening of several additional sectors of Ohio’s economy. The Governor is facing intense pressure from members of the Ohio General Assembly who want the entire...more
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine released a new “Stay Safe Ohio” Order that outlines the first phase in the state’s “Responsible Restart Ohio” plan to fully reopen the state. The Order allows more businesses to lawfully operate....more
...Ohio Governor Mike DeWine just announced a second change to the state’s guidance for employers regarding the use of face coverings in the workplace, which affects both employees and customers. As of the time of this alert,...more
On Sunday, March 22, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that Ohio’s Director of the Department of Health, Dr. Amy Acton, signed an Order requiring all Ohio residents to “stay at home or at their place of residence,”...more
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter the daily lives of Americans, several states have faced the difficult decisions of whether or not to reschedule their 2020 primary elections. With the recent Centers for Disease...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: Following an uptick in confirmed diagnoses of COVID-19 and the State’s first deaths from the virus, Governor Mike DeWine announced an Ohio Department Of Health “Director’s Order” on March 22, 2020. ...more